Weather Blog

The Warmest Week of the Year So Far is Arriving in Rowan County

March 9, 2026

Rowan County is about to experience the warmest stretch of weather so far in 2026, with temperatures climbing well into the 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday.

For early March, that’s well above normal.

Midmorning Coffee-Cast Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

March 8, 2026

If you’re heading out this morning, it’s a great day to stop by Willowbrook Grounds, your hometown coffee shop in Landis.

They’ve rolled out their Spring Menu, featuring several seasonal favorites that are perfect for a cozy, cloudy morning like today.

Why Storms Will Often Develop Near the I-85 Corridor

March 8, 2026

As spring weather patterns take hold across the Carolinas, many of the storms that develop over the region will tend to organize near or east of the Interstate 85 corridor, including parts of Rowan County.

Rowan County Pollen Forecast

March 8, 2026

Tree pollen continues to climb across the area.

Today:
Pollen Index: 6.7 – Medium

Top Allergens
• Juniper
• Elm
• Ash

Make a Plan: Preparation Is Protection

March 7, 2026

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week comes to a close across North Carolina, today’s focus is simple — but powerful:

Make a plan.

Marginal Risk for Severe Storms Sunday Across the Carolinas

March 6, 2026

Residents across Rowan County and much of the Carolinas should keep an eye on the weather heading into Sunday afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms.

Midmorning Coffeecast – Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

March 6, 2026

If you’re out and about this morning, it’s a beautiful late-spring feeling day across Rowan County.

Current Conditions
Fair skies
Temperature: 72°
Humidity: 65%
Wind: West at 6 mph
Visibility: 10 miles

Rowan County Pollen Forecast

March 6, 2026

Pollen levels remain very high across Rowan County today, and allergy sufferers will likely continue to feel it.

Today
Pollen Index: 9.8 (High)

Top Allergens
• Juniper
• Elm
• Ash

Flash Flood Safety: Why Just a Few Inches of Water Can Be Deadly

March 6, 2026

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across North Carolina, today’s focus is one of the most dangerous — and often underestimated — weather threats we face:

Flash flooding.

Bus Stop Forecast Friday, March 6

March 5, 2026

(Posted Thursday, March 5)

It will feel much more like late spring than early March as students head to school Friday across Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties.